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“ The results of the FHI Report and the three critical gaps identified align perfectly with the challenges I face in my clinical practice each day . The staffing gap is the most concerning aspect as it has a direct negative impact on patient care . As health leaders , we need to focus on increasing the adoption of digital technologies to improve efficiency and reduce the workload , but not without engaging with healthcare staff to ensure adoption of these technologies is embraced ,” said Professor Dr Chiara Bucciarelli-Ducci , Cardiologist and CEO of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance ( SCMR ), London , UK .
Automation can help ease the burden on staff
Most healthcare leaders ( 92 %) agree that using technology to automate repetitive tasks or processes is critical for addressing staff shortages in healthcare . However , nearly two-thirds ( 65 %) say healthcare professionals are skeptical about its use . Concerns were raised around automation and quality assurance and the potential for overreliance on automation leading to staff losing essential skills and knowledge . Today , automation mainly reduces the administrative burden ; however , two in five
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